Senior Manager - Financial Services - Americas

master-TMS•Chicago, IL

11d•$190,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is designed for a Financial Services consultant who is ready to move beyond owning a workstream and start leading full engagements, guiding teams, and shaping client outcomes. The individual will operate as a future leader of the Financial Services practice, developing the commercial instincts, executive presence, and firm-building muscles to grow into a practice leadership role. Simon-Kucher is the world’s leading growth specialist, helping clients unlock measurable revenue and profit by optimizing their commercial engine. The Financial Services team partners with leaders across Banking, Fintech, Payments, Wealth & Asset Management, and Insurance, as well as private equity investors. In the Americas, the role is part of a dedicated FS team of over 20 consultants led by partners across the US, Canada, and LATAM, with global support from approximately 125 FS professionals.

Requirements

7+ years in strategy or management consulting (or comparable professional services), serving Financial Services clients.
Demonstrated expertise in commercial growth topics such as: Growth strategy and go-to-market, Pricing & packaging, value proposition, monetization strategy, Segmentation and analytics-led commercial strategy, Product/portfolio strategy, Distribution and omnichannel strategy, Sales effectiveness (process, incentives, coverage, productivity).
Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex analysis into crisp, compelling insight.
Strong communication and executive-ready presentation skills.
A track record of managing multiple projects: workplans, budgets, timelines, and delivery quality.
A collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset—and a leadership style grounded in inclusion, empathy, and high standards.
Interest and/or experience in selling and shaping work (new and follow-on).
Willingness to travel 25% or 2-3 days in office presence.
Undergraduate degree required.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Spanish fluency is a plus.
Existing North American FS network is a plus (especially senior relationships).

Responsibilities

Own the delivery of Financial Services strategy engagements end-to-end—from kickoff through executive-ready recommendations.
Elevate analysis into client-ready insight using data, analytics, and research.
Drive project planning and execution: scope, workplan, timelines, team cadence, and quality—while keeping an eye on economics and margin.
Create deliverables clients can act on and help them translate strategy into real-world implementation.
Become a credible advisor to senior client stakeholders by delivering tailored, high-quality recommendations.
Engage executives throughout the project—aligning on goals, building buy-in, and navigating complexity with confidence.
Present findings and recommendations clearly, succinctly, and persuasively to senior audiences.
Lead and coach teams of high-performing consultants—helping them do the best work of their careers.
Set clear roles and expectations, provide real-time feedback, and create a strong team culture under pressure.
Serve as a Career Development Advisor (CDA) and play an active role in recruiting and onboarding FS talent.
Help grow the FS practice through capability building, tool development, and thought leadership.
Support business development through client conversations, proposal development, pitches, and follow-on opportunities with existing clients.
Stay on top of market and industry trends—and use them to shape what we bring to clients next.